Category Mental Health & Mood Disorders

Education & Resources, Infographic, Mental Health, Mental Health & Mood Disorders, Teen Anxiety

Teen Burnout: Causes, Signs, and Prevention Tips

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Jasmine C
November 23, 2021

Family Services, Mental Health, Mental Health & Mood Disorders, Mood Disorders, Treatment Programs & Clinical Approaches

Your Kids Aren’t Bad — Just Misunderstood | Understanding Disruptive Behavior

Teen wearing headphones playing on computer and ignoring father

Disruptive behavior involving aggression, violence, illegal activity, or substance use, can be challenging for parents. You might even find that the more you try to redirect their behavior, the more your child rebels against you. You want to support your…

Jasmine C
November 8, 2021

Depression, Education & Resources, Infographic, Mental Health, Mental Health & Mood Disorders

Are Seasonal Depression & Major Depressive Disorder Related?

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Jasmine C
October 16, 2021

Mental Health, Mental Health & Mood Disorders, Teen Anxiety, Therapy Programs, Treatment Programs & Clinical Approaches

Therapy Myths Debunked: A Guide for Teens

teen and therapist discussing common misconceptions about therapy

At Ascend, we have frequent therapy sessions with our clients. They experience one on one therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. Whether you have a child in treatment with us or you’re considering scheduling sessions with a therapist through your…

Jasmine C
September 27, 2021

Education & Resources, Infographic, Mental Health, Mental Health & Mood Disorders, Therapy Programs, Treatment Programs & Clinical Approaches

ADHD Iceberg: Uncovering Hidden Challenges

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”21807″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many people associate ADHD with impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and inattention. While these symptoms are the hallmarks of ADHD, they don’t reveal the entirety of the struggle. There are times when those hidden symptoms are misread as character flaws…

Jasmine C
September 20, 2021

Addiction, Family Services, Mental Health, Mental Health & Mood Disorders, Substance Use & Addiction, Therapy Programs, Treatment Programs & Clinical Approaches

What Are the Risks for Addiction? The Role of Family History

A variety of factors can contribute to whether or not an individual struggles with substance abuse. From mental health issues and social pressure to chronic pain and genetics, one or all of these may be the determining factor. For teens,…

Jasmine C
August 30, 2021

Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health & Mood Disorders, Teen Anxiety, Therapy Programs, Treatment Programs & Clinical Approaches

Signs of Progress for Mental Health – 45 Days at Ascend

For teens who struggle with substance abuse or their mental health, residential treatment can have a lasting impact. Spending time away from the triggers that created their problems in a supportive environment can help teens learn the healthy coping skills…

Jasmine C
August 20, 2021

Mental Health, Mental Health & Mood Disorders, Teen Anxiety, Therapy Programs, Treatment Programs & Clinical Approaches

4 Signs of Anxiety Disorder

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, when it is a persistent and disruptive part of life for someone, it becomes a disorder. Anxiety disorders are incredibly common and impact more than 40 million adults in the United States…

Jasmine C
August 10, 2021

Addiction, Mental Health, Mental Health & Mood Disorders, OCD, Process Disorders, Substance Use & Addiction

Symptoms of OCD in Teens: More Than Just Obsessive Cleaning

male teen with ocd symptoms cleaning floor with vacuum

Many people imagine obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as excessive cleaning and organizing. The term “OCD” is often applied casually to any individual who likes to keep their homes and lives neat and tidy. However, the reality of this mental health disorder…

Jasmine C
June 25, 2021

Mental Health, Mental Health & Mood Disorders, Teen Anxiety, Therapy Programs, Treatment Programs & Clinical Approaches

Teens Talk to a Therapist: A Guide and Tips

Teenage male learning how to talk to a therapist

Therapy is a useful tool for individuals who are working through past trauma and learning how to manage mental illnesses. At Ascend Healthcare, we incorporate talk therapy into treatment plans for every teen in our care. Sometimes, teens have therapy…

Jasmine C
June 12, 2021

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